Brand
Leatherman
The model owners most often point to
Leatherman Wave (Wave+)
Multi-tools owners carry for years, with a repair-and-warranty reputation they cite often.
What owners say
- Many praise the warranty: owners say even abused or broken tools got repaired or replaced, some with a new Wave+.
- Blades and pry points can snap when the tool is used to pry, but owners say the breakage is usually covered under warranty.
- One owner notes the tamper-proof screws mean you cannot service it yourself, so it has to go back to the factory.
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